Central Emergency Services

09/11/2026

25 years later on September 11th, we pause to reflect, remember, and vow to Never Forget those who sacrificially gave their lives so others might live.

Located at CES Station 1, we are honored and humbled to have a piece of the steel from the World Trade Center to serve as a constant reminder of the sacrifice and dedication of those who stood tall in the face of danger.

It is with teamwork, dedication, pride, and integrity that the members of Central Emergency Services commit to serve the residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. We will Never Forget!

07/15/2026

Another incredible success at our annual MDA Fill the Boot event this past Saturday, July 11, 2026!

We are proud to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised an amazing $12,048.19 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and supported this important cause, with special appreciation to Fred Meyer and Jersey Subs-Soldotna for their outstanding partnership and generosity.

Your support helps the Muscular Dystrophy Association raise awareness, advance research, and move us closer to more effective treatments and therapies for individuals living with neuromuscular diseases.

Thank you for making a difference and helping us build a stronger, healthier future for so many families!

Photo Credit: Merrill Sikorski

07/10/2026

Fill The Boot is Tomorrow, July 11th 9:00AM-4:00PM! Come out to the Soldotna Fred Meyers, and support MDA with help from your local Central Emergency Services firefighters! We will be there 0900-1600, Saturday July 11th filling the boot to help fight Muscular Dystrophy

07/06/2026

Central Emergency Services (Soldotna, AK) is hiring for the positions of Firefighter 1/AEMT or Firefighter Paramedic.

Starting Salary: $76,410.00 Annually (AEMT) or $91,022.00 Annually (Paramedic)

Please submit your application materials by 08/07/2026 at

https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/ #/jobs/3127

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kenaiak/jobs/5383643-0/firefighter-i-aemt-paramedic-central-emergency-services

Start your career in public safety today!

07/03/2026

As an all hazards fire department, CES stands ready to assist our communities and neighbors when the need arises. From canyon rescues to structure fires, wildland/urban interface incidents and EMS calls; we cover over 1,000 square miles of beautiful, rugged, and sometimes challenging terrain, and 61 miles of the Sterling Highway that leads through the heart of it all. This holiday weekend, we hope that you are safe, prepared, and do not find yourself needing our services - but if you do, we will be there!
Wear your lifejackets, keep your cooking/warming fires well contained, and make sure you have a way to communicate.
From all of us at CES to all of you, have a wonderful Independence Day!

06/29/2026

CES is Hiring – Firefighter 1/AEMT or Firefighter/Paramedic positions available now! *Link to application below*

Closing Date: August 7, 2026 5:00PM Alaska Standard Time

We are looking for Firefighter / AEMT’s and Firefighter / Paramedics who embrace our core values of Teamwork, Dedication, Integrity, and Pride to serve our communities. Central Emergency Services is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated professionals to join our team. We are a progressive combination department serving multiple communities on the central Kenai Peninsula, with five stations covering over 1,000 square miles. Join this rewarding career field while living in one of the greatest recreational areas of Alaska with easy access to state and national parks, wilderness areas, oceans, lakes, and streams.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental insurance – click on the link to apply now and jumpstart your emergency services career with CES!

https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/ #/jobs/3127

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kenaiak/jobs/5383643-0/firefighter-i-aemt-paramedic-central-emergency-services

Now Hiring!https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/ #/jobs/31...

06/18/2026

Central Emergency Services (CES) responded with Alaska DNR-Division of Forestry and Fire Protection to a reported wild land fire off of Swanson River Rd and Jacobson in Sterling. CES responded with an Engine and Water Tender to assist DNR-Forestry with initial attack. CES set up a water supply and responded an additional Brush Engine and worked the left flank of the fire alongside DNR-Forestry crews adjacent to the utility corridor. Our Type 1 Engine and an additional Water Tender staged at Johnson’s airstrip for structural fire protection. A total of 12 CES firefighters were on scene. CES was released from the fire at approximately 11:45 pm. For updates continue to monitor KPB Alerts and akfireinfo.com

06/18/2026

Central Emergency Services (CES) responded with Alaska DNR-Division of Forestry and Fire Protection to a reported wild land fire off of Swanson River Rd and Jacobson in Sterling. CES responded with an Engine and Water Tender to assist DNR-Forestry with initial attack. CES set up a water supply and responded an additional Brush Engine and worked the left flank of the fire alongside DNR-Forestry crews adjacent to the utility corridor. Our Type 1 Engine and an additional Water Tender staged at Johnson’s airstrip for structural fire protection. A total of 12 CES firefighters were on scene. CES was released from the fire at approximately 11:45 pm. For updates continue to monitor KPB Alerts and akfireinfo.com

Photo of smoke column from fire ( #204) in Sterling, AK. Photo Credit/DFFP 9:00 PM – The Grandview Fire ( #204) is now estimated at 50 acres. The retardant tankers are currently working on the …

05/26/2026

Central Emergency Services (Soldotna, AK) is hiring for the position of Firefighter 1 – Paramedic
Salary: $75,013.12–$111,267.00 Annually
Please submit your application materials by 06/05/2026 at
https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/ #/welcome and http://kpb.us/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day,

Central Emergency Services pauses to remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have secured the freedoms we share every day. May their legacy live on, and may they never be forgotten.

We are forever grateful.